The Indiana State Department of Health officially expanded the COVID-19 eligibility Wednesday which makes residents 16 and older eligible to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine. The expansion makes more than 1.3 million additional people eligible to receive a vaccine.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the blue category, while Starke County is in the yellow category on the state’s updated county metrics map that measures community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMishawaka Man Charged with 18 Counts Following Investigation in Marshall County
A Mishawaka man faces multiple felony charges including fraud, money laundering, corrupt business influence, fraud on a financial institution, conspiracy to commit fraud, and theft following an investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Discusses Police Building, Electric Storage Unit
Argos Utility Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom was given permission by the Argos Town Council to move forward with getting plans to construct a building addition to house the Police Department and electric inventory.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Continue with Plum Street Property Studies
A phase one environmental study is being conducted at 716 Plum Street in Plymouth as the Marshall County Commissioners continue to look into the property purchase. The study may determine if there is a petroleum contamination at the property from a prior enterprise there.
Continue readingOld Restroom Set for Demolition in Bremen Park
An old restroom facility in Shadyside Park in Bremen will be demolished this week.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Marshall County reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new COVID-19 cases in Starke County and there were no additional cases in Pulaski County in that report.
Continue readingFEMA to Provide Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses
FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 involving COVID-19-related deaths.
Continue readingRoad Work Planned on Various Portions of U.S. 31 Beginning April 5
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that several projects are scheduled to begin Monday, April 5 along U.S. 31 in St. Joseph County and in Fulton County.
Continue readingMass Vaccination Clinic in Gary to open April 7
A mass vaccination clinic will open for eight weeks April 7 in Gary that is anticipated to assist over 100,000 Hoosiers in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Launches New Website
The Marshall County Health Department has its own website.
Continue readingSeven More People in Tri-County Area Test Positive with COVID-19
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the area remains low, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Age Eligibility Expands
Indiana residents who are 30 and older can now make an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingBremen Pool Project Moved to 2023
The Bremen Town Council members discussed the upcoming pool project during their meeting last week.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Considers Contract for Support of the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center
The Plymouth City Council members reviewed a proposed contract last week between Marshall County Health and Wellness, Inc. and the City of Plymouth for support of the operations of the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Rental Rates at Culver Beach Lodge
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing last week to take comments on a proposed adjustment in rental rates at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Park Superintendent Amber Cowell said several updates were done to the Culver Beach Lodge with a completely renovated interior and ADA accessibility improvements.
Continue readingAdditional Rapid Response Grants Awarded
More COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were recently awarded to Marshall County organizations.
Continue readingTwenty New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingTwo-County Pursuit Results in Arrest
A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County Resident Dies of COVID-19
One more person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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